pottery (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒtəri/
Definition
Objects made from clay hardened by heat, such as pots, dishes, and tiles.
Examples
The archaeological dig unearthed fragments of Roman pottery.
She enjoys making decorative pottery in her spare time.
The museum's collection features exquisite Ming dynasty pottery.
How to Use pottery
- make pottery (collocation)
- To create objects from clay. — "He learned to make pottery from his grandfather."
- pottery class (collocation)
- A lesson or course on how to make pottery. — "We signed up for a pottery class on Saturday."
- ancient pottery (collocation)
- Pottery from a long time ago. — "Archaeologists discovered ancient pottery at the site."
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